1. The Falmouth man accused of throwing semen at a woman in Portland is denying the allegations. His attorney says the 22-year-old voluntarily met with police, offered DNA and fingerprints, and passed a privately arranged polygraph, adding that he was still wearing his company work shirt at the time and suggesting investigators consider whether a seagull or another source could explain what landed on the woman’s leg. Prosecutors are still reviewing the case and have not decided whether to file charges.
2. Authorities are searching for three men accused of holding a Belgrade couple at gunpoint, tying them up, and spending more than three hours stealing marijuana and cash from a state-licensed growing facility. The victims were not injured, and investigators are now working to identify the suspects. (WMTW)
3. Lewiston leaders have launched a new initiative aimed at curbing youth gun violence after juveniles were involved in nearly two-thirds of the city’s shootings this year. The plan includes more police patrols, a mobile command unit, and proposed changes to Maine’s juvenile justice laws to hold repeat violent offenders more accountable. (WMTW)
4. PETA protesters returned to the Maine Lobster Festival in Rockland on Wednesday with a demonstration featuring a woman body-painted as a lobster lying on a serving platter with butter and a lemon wedge. The display carried the message, “Try to relate to who’s on your plate,” as activists urged festivalgoers to consider going vegan. (WGME)
5. Pepsi is getting into the beauty business with a new skincare line inspired by its soda flavors. The collection features a Pepsi Vanilla Slushie Body Scrub and Pepsi Wild Cherry Body Wash, both priced at $12 and launching first through TikTok Shop. (BA)
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